Little White Schoolhouse Museum

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Little White Schoolhouse Museum Discover the impact of the advancement of Nova Scotia's education system.

The Friends of the Little White Schoolhouse Association's mandate is to:
-Collect, preserve and exhibit artifacts, stories, documents, and photographs related to the development of public education in Nova Scotia from 1850 to 1970;
-Collect, preserve and exhibit artifacts, stories, documents, and photographs related to the history and development of teacher training at the Provincial Normal School/Nova Scotia Teachers College from 1854-1997.
-Make all materials accessible to the public.

10/09/2026

Save the date! Our 2026 Dawson lecture will take place October 14 at 2pm in Room 114 of the McCarthy Library, NSCC Truro.
We are pleased to announce that this year's Dawson Scholar is Dr. Edward Langille.

The Dawson Lecture Series was established to preserve and promote the history of education and commemorate the contribut...
10/05/2026

The Dawson Lecture Series was established to preserve and promote the history of education and commemorate the contribution of John William Dawson (1820-1899) to the Normal College (Teachers' College) and to Nova Scotia.

With the closure of the College, the Little White Schoolhouse took on the task of selecting lecturers and presenting the Dawson Lecture each year.

This year, we are pleased to have, Dr. Edward Langille, as this year's Dawson Scholar. The 2026 Dawson Lecture will take place October 14 at 2pm in Room 114 of the McCarthy Library, NSCC Truro.

Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia
Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Heritage Pulse
The Royal Nova Scotia Historical Society

08/13/2026

The Little White Schoolhouse Museum will close at 4pm today, Thursday August 13.

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08/10/2026

Throwback Thursday! 📚

Before it became home to NSCC, this building was the Nova Scotia Teachers College, where generations of educators began their careers.

Do you have memories of the Teachers College or NSCC? We'd love to hear them in the comments! 👇

08/06/2026

Following two one-room schools built in Riverport in 1820 and 1866, and a two-room school in 1886, this impressive four-room school was built in Riverport in 1905. The school housed students from Primary to Grade 11 in three classrooms, with the fourth occupied by the I.O.F.F. Lodge. After a Consolidated Elementary School was built in Bayport in 1967, the old Riverport School became the Riverport and District Community Centre which exists today. Info taken from the "History of the Village of Riverport" by Jean Mosher, c. 1985; Photo courtesy of Fort Point Museum. Pam V.

Our friends at Bass River Museum are looking for some antique vehicles to visit them.
07/27/2026

Our friends at Bass River Museum are looking for some antique vehicles to visit them.

If you have a classic car, truck, motorcycle, or tractor, we would love to see them parked by the museum on Heritage Day! Barbecue will be available for your lunch needs, supporting the Bass River Volunteer Fire Brigade!

07/27/2026

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20 Arthur Street
Truro, NS

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(902) 895-5170

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